Git — Save Android Project History
Save a clear history of your code so you can compare changes and return to earlier versions.
Beginner guide · official links · software runs on your computer
Download & quick guide for beginners
Before downloading, check whether your computer uses Windows, macOS, or Linux. The button opens the official page, where you can choose the right installer. ToolsKo does not install the software for you.
- Where does it work?
- Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Choose the compatible installer on the official page. This software is installed on your computer, not on your Android phone.
- What do you need?
- Git installed on your computer and a project folder. Local history works without a GitHub account.
- How do you know it works?
- Your first commit appears in the project history. Nothing is automatically uploaded to the internet.
- If something goes wrong
- If asked for a name and email, use the identity you want attached to commits. Review files before committing; exclude passwords, signing keystores, and private keys.
Official instructions ↗ · Links checked November 10, 2026
New to Android? Start with the Android starter guide →How to use it (step by step)
- 1Download and install Git for your computer. Reopen Android Studio afterwards.
- 2In your project, choose VCS → Enable Version Control Integration → Git. Depending on the version, this may be under the Git menu.
- 3Review .gitignore, the list of files to leave out. Check build outputs, local.properties, and signing keys. Open the Commit panel and review each file.
- 4Select only the intended source files, enter a simple message such as First working screen, and choose Commit. Push is a separate action that uploads commits to a configured remote.
Words to know
- Commit
- A named checkpoint of your code.
- Repository
- A project together with its change history.
- Push
- Uploading commits to a remote service such as GitHub.
Android tools: choose what you need
Start with Android Studio for native Android apps, or Flutter and VS Code for Flutter projects. The other tools help with testing, finding errors, and saving code history.
- Android Developer Starter Guide
Not sure where to start? Follow this simple setup to build and test your first Android app.
- Android Studio — Download & Beginner Guide
The main workspace for building, running, and fixing Android apps. Start here if you are new.
- ADB / Android Platform Tools — Download & Guide
Connect an Android phone to your computer to test apps and check its connection status.
- Android Emulator — Virtual Phone Setup
Test an Android app on a virtual phone on your computer, even without a physical phone.
- Android Logcat — Find App Errors
Read your app’s activity diary to find out what happened before an error or sudden shutdown.
- Android Profiler — Check Slow Apps
Check whether your app uses too much processing power or memory while it runs.
- Android APK Analyzer — Inspect App Size
Look inside an APK or Android App Bundle to find which files make your app large.
- scrcpy — Mirror & Control Android on PC
Display and control your Android screen on a computer for app demonstrations and testing.
- Android USB Driver — Windows Phone Connection
Windows cannot find your test phone? Find the correct official USB driver for its brand.
- Flutter — Android App Setup for Beginners
Build Android apps with Flutter, a framework that also supports other platforms.
- VS Code — Editor for Flutter & Android Projects
A lightweight code editor for Flutter and other app projects. Android build tools are still required.
- Postman — Test APIs for Android Apps
Test your backend’s response before connecting it to an Android app, using a simple request screen.